Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Outreach Social Worker

Company description:

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

Job description:

• Permanent Part Time Position avaliable- 0.5 EFT

• Improve the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies

• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture

• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations

• Classification Range: (Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1- 4)*

Who We Are and What We Stand For Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The overarching aim of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Program is to improve the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies with key objectives being:

1. To improve women’s access and attendance to antenatal and post-natal services

2. To improve women’s access to a range of support services which may include health, welfare, housing and education services

3. Deliver health promotion messages that aim to reduce risk behaviours and promote healthy behaviours

For further information please refer to the Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor or Master of Social Work)
• Community Based Outreach experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team including a capacity for reflective practice, maintenance of a professional portfolio and a willingness to participate in clinical supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in engagement with diverse and vulnerable families
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us – the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.

For more information about the role please contact Alison Bobik- [email protected]

The closing date for this advertisement is 31/10/24

Additional Requirements Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular for ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.”It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.